News & Current Events

MMDA enforces motorcycle lane policy
November 15, 2016

MMDA enforces motorcycle lane policy

The Manila Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA) has strictly implemented the motorcycle lane policy on major thoroughfares in Metro Manila since yesterday, November 14. Image grabbed from Philippine Star. According to a report published by GMA News, 162 motorists are already arrested in its first day of implementation. “The policy, which will be implemented in EDSA, C-5, Macapagal Avenue, and Commonwealth Avenue, aims to ease traffic congestion and reduce the number of fatal accidents involving motorcycles”- said by MMDA General Manager Tim Orbos in a report published by ABS-CBN news. “Our objective here is not only to move people faster but also make sure they reach their destinations safely,” he added. […]
‘Supermoon’ to appear on Nov. 14
November 14, 2016

‘Supermoon’ to appear on Nov. 14

Watch out for the supermoon tonight at 7:21 p.m. and don’t miss the chance to see the biggest and brightest moon to appear after 68 years.
New and improved Postal ID now a primary document for passport application
November 14, 2016

New and improved Postal ID now a primary document for passport application

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will now be accepting the new and digitized postal ID as a primary document in passport applications.
Duterte and Trump might just get along, political analysts say
November 14, 2016

Duterte and Trump might just get along, political analysts say

President Rodrigo Duterte and US President-Elect Donald Trump may not be on the same boat when it comes to voicing their opinions on each other’s countries, but analysts say that they actually might get along with each other.
Sarah Geronimo wins ‘Best Asian Performer’ in Classic Rock Awards 2016
November 14, 2016

Sarah Geronimo wins ‘Best Asian Performer’ in Classic Rock Awards 2016

Pop-star royalty and TV personality Sarah Geronimo was named as this year's "Best Asian Performer" during the Classic Rock Awards 2016 held in Ryogoku Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo, Japan last November 11, Friday.
DOST to explore including robots for research and dev’t in PH
November 11, 2016

DOST to explore including robots for research and dev’t in PH

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is looking to include artificial intelligence (AI) for research and development in the Philippines, in the next five years.
Newer and faster trains to be expected by 2017
November 13, 2016

Newer and faster trains to be expected by 2017

The Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) management plans to bring in new and faster trains that would carry more passengers by next year.
Japan confers ‘imperial honor’ to PH Senator Franklin Drilon
November 11, 2016

Japan confers ‘imperial honor’ to PH Senator Franklin Drilon

Japan government has conferred the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on Senate President Pro-Tempore Franklin Drilon on November 3, 2016.
DICT to bring faster internet by 2017
November 08, 2016

DICT to bring faster internet by 2017

Filipinos can now expect to have faster internet by 2017, according to the Department of Information Communications and Technology (DICT).
The Trump effect: how Donald Trump’s win affects PH
November 10, 2016

The Trump effect: how Donald Trump’s win affects PH

The US elections have just been concluded, and according to the latest numbers, Donald Trump will be the next US President. There have been a lot of responses online from people across the globe. There were those that were happy with the win, and there were people who were disappointed. THE DON OF AMERICA. US President-elect Donald Trump speaking about immigration policy in Phoenix, Arizona. Image taken by Gage Skidmore, grabbed from Wikimedia Commons Having a new president is a scene that’s all too familiar for Filipinos; after all, we did just elect President Rodrigo Duterte to the Presidency six months ago. Similarities between the two have been pointed out […]
PGA Sompo celebrates 25th Anniversary in Manila
November 11, 2016

PGA Sompo celebrates 25th Anniversary in Manila

PGA Sompo Insurance Corporation celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 7, 2016 at Conrad Manila in Pasay City.
Donald Trump is new POTUS
November 09, 2016

Donald Trump is new POTUS

In what can be said as one of the more nerve-wracking US elections to date, business tycoon Donald J. Trump is now President-elect of the United States. POTUS DONALD J. TRUMP. The business tycoon, once compared to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, is elected President of the United States (POTUS). Screenshot from TIME Magazine Youtube page According to data from the New York Times, Republican candidate Donald Trump led the presidential race with 276 electoral votes compared to 218 votes for Democrat candidate and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Both candidates needed 270 votes, or an absolute majority vote, to win the election. This marks the first time a […]
New mobile app allows users to file reports and submit incidents to the government
November 11, 2016

New mobile app allows users to file reports and submit incidents to the government

Cormant Technologies Inc. recently launched iReport, a mobile application that enables citizens to reach out to the government.
PH attends World Travel Market in London
November 09, 2016

PH attends World Travel Market in London

Philippines is one of the participants in the leading global event for the travel industry—World Travel Market—on November 7-9, 2016 at ExCel, London.
SC allows hero’s burial for Marcos
November 08, 2016

SC allows hero’s burial for Marcos

The Marcoses finally get what they’ve been asking for the past 30 years: their patriarch, Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. will finally be laid to rest at the Libignan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery).
Yellow Cab to open branches in Middle East
November 08, 2016

Yellow Cab to open branches in Middle East

Popular pizza chain Yellow Cab is set to expand overseas as it opens branches in Middle East.
Fly free on your birthday with Skyjet Airlines
November 07, 2016

Fly free on your birthday with Skyjet Airlines

Fly to your dream destination on your birthday for free with Skyjet Airline’s birthday promo!
PH government to launch ‘transparency website’
November 07, 2016

PH government to launch ‘transparency website’

The Philippine government is set to launch its own website called “Freedom of Information portal” where people can access information about government projects for transparency.
PH ranks as the 60th most prosperous country
November 04, 2016

PH ranks as the 60th most prosperous country

The Philippines ranked 60 out of the 149 countries that were evaluated by the London-based Legatum Institute.
PH firm Robinsons Land Corporation helps Japanese firm’s ‘Karaksa Hotel’
November 07, 2016

PH firm Robinsons Land Corporation helps Japanese firm’s ‘Karaksa Hotel’

Robinsons Land Corporation assisted one of Japan’s leading real estate, property and chain store management firms—Xymax Corporation—in the design and marketing for its new Karaksa Hotel chain.